El Siboney
Key West and Cubans go way, way back, of course, and since 1993 this unassuming eatery, tucked into a slightly out-of-the-way residential neighborhood, has been a prominent part of the Cuban community that’s still very much a part of the local fabric. It’s not much to look at, but behind the cheesy looking fake-brick facade, you’ll find Latinos and gringos alike chowing down on generous portions of authentic favorites such as roast pork with onions and lemon-garlic mojo sauce, vaca frita (grilled shredded beef), and shrimp enchilados (in a light and slightly sweet tomato-based sauce); they also do a yeoman’s job with sangria, the classic sandwich cubano (ham, pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on pressed Cuban baguette), and paella.
Key West and Cubans go way, way back, of course, and since 1993 this unassuming eatery, tucked into a slightly out-of-the-way residential neighborhood, has been a prominent part of the Cuban community that’s still very much a part of the local fabric. It’s not much to look at, but behind the cheesy looking fake-brick facade, you’ll find Latinos and gringos alike chowing down on generous portions of authentic favorites such as roast pork with onions and lemon-garlic mojo sauce, vaca frita (grilled shredded beef), and shrimp enchilados (in a light and slightly sweet tomato-based sauce); they also do a yeoman’s job with sangria, the classic sandwich cubano (ham, pork, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on pressed Cuban baguette), and paella.
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